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H.R.5737 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide that certain service in the American Field Service ambulance corps shall be considered active duty for the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Sponsor:Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] (Introduced 07/31/1992) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/31/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.5737 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To provide that certain service in the American Field Service ambulance corps shall be considered active duty for the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Sponsor:Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] (Introduced 07/31/1992) Cosponsors: (7)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 07/31/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.303 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)To amend section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.Sponsor:Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/03/1991) Cosponsors: (198) Committees: House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/24/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. (All Actions)
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H.Res.399 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the veterans health care system administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs should be maintained within that Department as a system uniquely charged with the mission of providing health care for the Nation's veterans.Sponsor:Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] (Introduced 03/12/1992) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/12/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.Res.399 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the veterans health care system administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs should be maintained within that Department as a system uniquely charged with the mission of providing health care for the Nation's veterans.Sponsor:Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] (Introduced 03/12/1992) Cosponsors: (46)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 03/12/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.2807 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)To provide for the establishment of a memorial on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II, and to express the sense of Congress concerning the United States participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 06/29/1989) Cosponsors: (293) Committees: House - House Administration, Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H.Rept 101-257 Part 1 Latest Action: House - 09/19/1990 Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials Discharged. (All Actions)
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H.R.2807 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)To provide for the establishment of a memorial on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II, and to express the sense of Congress concerning the United States participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 06/29/1989) Cosponsors: (293)Committees:House - House Administration, Veterans' AffairsCommittee Reports:H.Rept 101-257 Part 1Latest Action:House - 09/19/1990 Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials Discharged. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.537 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United States participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 01/19/1989) Cosponsors: (136) Committees: House - House Administration, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/15/1989 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.537 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)To provide for the establishment of a memorial and museum on Federal land within the District of Columbia to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate the United States participation in that conflict.Sponsor:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (Introduced 01/19/1989) Cosponsors: (136)Committees:House - House Administration, Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 06/15/1989 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.1845 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that dependency and indemnity compensation paid to the surviving spouse of an officer who served as Commandant of the Coast Guard shall be paid at the same rate as paid to the surviving spouses of officers who served as chief of one of the other Armed Forces.Sponsor:Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 03/28/1985) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/28/1985 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.1845 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that dependency and indemnity compensation paid to the surviving spouse of an officer who served as Commandant of the Coast Guard shall be paid at the same rate as paid to the surviving spouses of officers who served as chief of one of the other Armed Forces.Sponsor:Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 03/28/1985) Cosponsors: (3)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 03/28/1985 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.1104 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the use by the Veterans' Administration health-care system of an enrollment system and for the use of a tracking system for the coordination of community-based care provided veterans requiring long-term care.Sponsor:Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] (Introduced 02/19/1985) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/19/1985 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.1104 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the use by the Veterans' Administration health-care system of an enrollment system and for the use of a tracking system for the coordination of community-based care provided veterans requiring long-term care.Sponsor:Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] (Introduced 02/19/1985) Cosponsors: (26)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 02/19/1985 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.4833 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide comprehensive treatment services to veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations and are suffering from the post-traumatic stress disorder.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/09/1984) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1984 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)
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H.R.4833 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide comprehensive treatment services to veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations and are suffering from the post-traumatic stress disorder.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/09/1984) Cosponsors: (5)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 05/02/1984 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.3876 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the VA to furnish each veteran with a compensable service-connected disability, such drugs and medicines as may be prescribed by any licensed physician for treatment of the service-connected disability.Sponsor:Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] (Introduced 09/13/1983) Cosponsors: (73) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1984 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)
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H.R.3876 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the VA to furnish each veteran with a compensable service-connected disability, such drugs and medicines as may be prescribed by any licensed physician for treatment of the service-connected disability.Sponsor:Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] (Introduced 09/13/1983) Cosponsors: (73)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 05/02/1984 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.1914 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for service-connected compensation to be paid to veterans (and their families) who were exposed to nuclear radiation or to toxic chemicals and who are suffering from radiological or chemical disabilities, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22] (Introduced 03/03/1983) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/03/1983 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.1914 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for service-connected compensation to be paid to veterans (and their families) who were exposed to nuclear radiation or to toxic chemicals and who are suffering from radiological or chemical disabilities, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22] (Introduced 03/03/1983) Cosponsors: (42)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 03/03/1983 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.6190 — 97th Congress (1981-1982)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance provided by the Veterans' Administration under the GI Bill shall be disregarded in determining the needs or qualifications of any person under any educational assistance program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/28/1982) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Education and Labor, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/04/1982 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions)
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H.R.6190 — 97th Congress (1981-1982)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance provided by the Veterans' Administration under the GI Bill shall be disregarded in determining the needs or qualifications of any person under any educational assistance program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/28/1982) Cosponsors: (59)Committees:House - Education and Labor, Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 08/04/1982 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.2292 — 96th Congress (1979-1980)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require that veterans receiving hospital, nursing home, or outpatient medical care from the Veterans' Administration for non-service connected disabilities be charged for such care to the extent that they have health insurance or similar contracts or rights with respect to such care, or have entitlement to private medical care under workers' compensation or automobile accident reparation statutes of any State, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31] (Introduced 02/21/1979) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/21/1979 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.2292 — 96th Congress (1979-1980)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require that veterans receiving hospital, nursing home, or outpatient medical care from the Veterans' Administration for non-service connected disabilities be charged for such care to the extent that they have health insurance or similar contracts or rights with respect to such care, or have entitlement to private medical care under workers' compensation or automobile accident reparation statutes of any State, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31] (Introduced 02/21/1979) Cosponsors: (28)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 02/21/1979 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.6505 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a 12-year delimiting period for a veteran to complete a program of education.Sponsor:Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] (Introduced 04/21/1977) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/21/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.6505 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a 12-year delimiting period for a veteran to complete a program of education.Sponsor:Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] (Introduced 04/21/1977) Cosponsors: (11)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 04/21/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.4102 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Whalen, Charles W., Jr. [R-OH-3] (Introduced 02/24/1977) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.4102 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Whalen, Charles W., Jr. [R-OH-3] (Introduced 02/24/1977) Cosponsors: (18)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 02/24/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.3246 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8] (Introduced 02/08/1977) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/08/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.3246 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8] (Introduced 02/08/1977) Cosponsors: (14)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 02/08/1977 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.14314 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend under certain circumstances the delimiting period for completing veterans' education programs and to provide a teach-down period for veterans who have committed themselves to furthering their education.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 06/10/1976) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/10/1976 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.14314 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to extend under certain circumstances the delimiting period for completing veterans' education programs and to provide a teach-down period for veterans who have committed themselves to furthering their education.Sponsor:Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 06/10/1976) Cosponsors: (22)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 06/10/1976 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.11749 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to remove the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed.Sponsor:Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 02/05/1976) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/05/1976 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.11749 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to remove the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed.Sponsor:Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 02/05/1976) Cosponsors: (13)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 02/05/1976 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.5896 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend section 1661 of title 38 of the United States Code in order to entitle veterans to 2 1/2 months of educational assistance for each month of service on active duty and to extend the maximum entitlement to such assistance to 45 months.Sponsor:Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] (Introduced 04/10/1975) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/10/1975 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.5896 — 94th Congress (1975-1976)A bill to amend section 1661 of title 38 of the United States Code in order to entitle veterans to 2 1/2 months of educational assistance for each month of service on active duty and to extend the maximum entitlement to such assistance to 45 months.Sponsor:Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] (Introduced 04/10/1975) Cosponsors: (13)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 04/10/1975 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.10601 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] (Introduced 10/01/1973) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/01/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.10601 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain that recipients of veterans' pension and compensation will not have the amount of such pension or compensation reduced because of increases in monthly social security benefits.Sponsor:Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] (Introduced 10/01/1973) Cosponsors: (21)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 10/01/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.8333 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to remove the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed.Sponsor:Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] (Introduced 06/04/1973) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/04/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.8333 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to remove the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed.Sponsor:Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] (Introduced 06/04/1973) Cosponsors: (8)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 06/04/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker:

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H.R.8332 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the circumstances under which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may pay for care and treatment rendered to veterans by private hospitals in emergencies.Sponsor:Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] (Introduced 06/04/1973) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/04/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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H.R.8332 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the circumstances under which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may pay for care and treatment rendered to veterans by private hospitals in emergencies.Sponsor:Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] (Introduced 06/04/1973) Cosponsors: (11)Committees:House - Veterans' AffairsLatest Action:House - 06/04/1973 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)Tracker: